Driving can be both exciting and stressful. Your car can take you to places you love or places you dread. As you travel down the road, other factors can enhance or detract from your mood. Encountering a driver who does not use a signal followed by yet another driver...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Are seat belts still important?
For many, buckling a seatbelt became a habit either from childhood or in the early 90s when the infamous “click it or ticket” commercials began to air on national TV. While federal seatbelt law came into effect in 1968, buckling up did not become a habit until later....
What goes into proving wrongful death?
When a loved one passes away because of a wrongful death accident, it can be devastating to you and your household. In addition to financial support, you lost the person who supported your emotional wellbeing. Damages from a wrongful death claim can help you make ends...
When does speeding become deadly?
Until earlier this year, Florida roadways were often congested and slow. People commuting to and from work and other activities made getting to your destination a frustrating process. Earlier this year, as more people started working from home in response to pandemic...
Understanding making a wrongful death claim in Florida
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is traumatic, and the grieving process can be long and very challenging. Pursuing legal action when you lose your loved one due to a wrongful death stands to make a difficult time even more confusing and stressful. It is important...
Are graduated licenses yielding safer drivers?
Safe driving comes with practice; a lot of it. It takes years to acquire the skills and intuition needed to process the large amount of information and circumstances encountered while driving. Some states have enacted graduated driver’s licenses to help teens obtain...
How much do helmets help in motorcycle crashes?
There are guidelines set for people who do not want to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle in Florida. The state will allow you to ride without a helmet if you are old enough and have sufficient insurance coverage. People on both sides of the helmet debate have...
What are the primary causes of motorcycle crashes?
Now that spring is well on its way, you may be ready to get your motorcycle out again. The warmer weather can make just about anyone feel like enjoying an exciting highway adventure.Before going out on the open road, it is crucial to consider the risks that come with...
Who can file a Wrongful death suit in Florida?
If you suffer injury in a Florida vehicle crash due to someone else's negligence you have a right to seek to hold that person or persons accountable for your pain, suffering, damages and financial losses. If the injuries cause your death, the possibility of seeking...
Lawsuits involving fatal motor vehicle accidents with semis
Lawsuits involving fatal motor vehicle accidents with semis require specialized legal knowledge, along with the ultimate in compassion for the victim's family. A horrendous crash occurred recently near Gainesville, Florida involving five motor vehicles. According to...